Right Bites: Chocolate Energy Balls
Using diced prunes adds a nice, sweet and chewy texture to these Chocolate Energy Balls. Prunes bring out the chocolate flavors, providing a unique and flavorful combination. Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs wrote this delicious recipe using her favorite fruit, California prunes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup California Prunes diced
- 1 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup almond butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp grated orange peel
Instructions
- Combine cereal, oats, almonds, prune bits, chocolate chips, and in a large bowl; mix well.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, cinnamon and orange peel. Microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds or until bubbling. Stir well and add to dry ingredients, mixing until well blended.
- Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a baking sheet or shape for ice trays. Chill for at least one hour, then store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep firm.
Notes
For another easy snack, try our Chocolate Covered Prunes.
for gluten-free: use GF crispy rice cereal and oats
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg